This QTT hails from last fall’s One Room Challenge, but it is so earth shattering that it really needs it’s own post.
Are you holding on to your hat? Ready?
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The trick of how to paint your baseboards or door trim in a carpeted room –
use packing tape.
It has more tack than painter’s tape, but won’t leave residue behind, and won’t give you the dreaded bleed-through.
Press the packing tape right up to the edge of the trim, push down the carpet and packing tape with a spackle or putty knife, and go to town painting.
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That’s it!! Easy peasy and no paint on your carpet!
I hope this rocked your world.
Happy Tuesday lovebugs.
xoLisa
Jenny says
Had I seen this post in my old house, with oodles of wood trim, it totally would have rocked my world! That was one reason I never tackled it – the carpet! Who knew? Great tip!!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
i've always used a putty knife to paint trim- but the really wide like 10" kind, and never with tape- great tip! and WHOA exciting photo. 😉
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
I'm with Cassie, always used a putty knife, but there are always some stray fibers that get stuck to the trim. Great tip!
pam {simple details} says
I'm thankful for hardwood floors today! Happy Tuesday to you too, cute friend!
Jane Bernard says
Thats a great tip, I'll remember that! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Vel Criste says
Great tip Lisa! I would need that when I paint our nursery! 🙂
Tiffany says
So simple! The best kind of tip:)
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
I'm with Tiffany – simple tips are the best and this is one I will definitely use!!
Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture says
Love this tip! So easy but definitely a step I've always missed in the past. Thanks for sharing!
Xx- Julie
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Vanessa@decor happy says
That photo drew me in! 🙂 Simple tips are the best!
Melanie Robinson says
Great tip, Lisa! I will definitely try this and pin it 🙂 Now I'm intrigued with the dark gray door and trim…where is that in your home? Beautiful!